"Aside from Realmuto, the free agent catching market is bleak. Danny Jansen is off the board on a two-year deal with Texas. Victor Caratini is the only other potential starting option, and he has been more of a high-end #2 catcher over the course of his career. Everyone else is a backup or organizational depth type. That's also true of the two catchers currently on Philly's roster, Rafael Marchán and Garrett Stubbs."
"Marchán was a promising enough prospect that it isn't out of the question that he could be a solid glove-first starter if given the opportunity. That'd be a gamble for a win-now team, though, and clubs are sometimes reluctant to upgrade the position at the trade deadline because of the adjustment of learning a pitching staff in the middle of a pennant race."
The Phillies signed Kyle Schwarber to a five-year deal and remain focused on reuniting with catcher J.T. Realmuto, who is still unsigned. Negotiations with Realmuto have not aligned on contract terms despite Philadelphia's willingness to offer multiple years. The free-agent catching market offers limited options after Danny Jansen signed with Texas and Victor Caratini represents the lone potential starting alternative. Rafael Marchán and Garrett Stubbs occupy the current roster but both lack minor-league options, presenting roster risks. The club has discussed trade alternatives but may hesitate to complete trades while Realmuto remains a free agent.
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